The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, has lost his mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda. Naija News learnt that she passed away on Sunday morning at the Jos University Teaching Hospital at the age of 83. The APC State Publicity Secretary in Plateau, Shittu Bamaiyi, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Jos. He described the late Mama Lydia as “a devoted Christian, a virtuous woman leader, and a pillar of the Church of Christ in Nations.” According to him, “The All Progressives Congress in Plateau State received with shock the sad news of the death of…
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Veteran Nigerian rapper, Jude Abaga, better known as M.I Abaga, has justified the silence of some celebrities when the masses are criticising politicians. Naija News reports that M.I. Abaga, during an interview on a recent episode of the ‘Outside The Box’ podcast, explained that personal relationships with politicians often influence the decisions not to criticise them. He noted that having a friend in politics can create a moral dilemma, where a celebrity might avoid joining in the criticism, not because they disagree with it, but to preserve personal connections. The music star also recalled a late-night meeting with the governor…
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has dismissed reports claiming that the All Progressives Congress (APC) lost at his polling unit during Saturday’s Garki/Babura Federal Constituency by-election in Jigawa State. In a statement issued on Sunday by his media aide, Mati Ali, the minister described the reports as “false, untrue, and deliberately misleading,” insisting that they were the handiwork of mischief makers bent on tarnishing his image. He said, “Our attention has been drawn to the circulation of an election result from Babura Kofar Arewa Polling Unit 001, mischievously attributed to the Honourable Minister of Defence, His Excellency Mohammed…
The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi-Ata, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the Bagwai/Shanono State Assembly by-election, citing widespread violence and electoral malpractice. Speaking to journalists in Kano on Sunday, Abdullahi-Ata alleged that the election, held on Saturday, was marred by intimidation and disruption carried out by armed thugs. According to the minister, hoodlums mobilised from within and outside the state stormed Bagwai and Shanono local government areas as early as 5 a.m. on election day. “They came wielding dangerous weapons, chasing residents from their homes and preventing them from casting…
Ace Nigerian rapper, Jude Abaga, popularly known as M.I Abaga, has described his wife, Eniola Mafe, as ‘the most supportive person’ while speaking about her contribution and support for his career. Naija News reports that the music star, during a recent episode of the ‘Outside The Box’ podcast, said his wife was the first person to make a donation when he was trying to raise money for his company, TASCK. M.I Abaga also explained that his wife supports him by accompanying him to the studio and shows, and even joining him for business meetings, despite being a career woman. She…
The Imo State Government has banned graduation parties for pupils in kindergarten, nursery, and Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3), insisting the move will ease financial pressure on parents and strengthen focus on academics. Naija News reports that the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Bernard Ikegwuoha, disclosed the directive in a memo to parents, guardians, and education stakeholders across the state. He also ordered school proprietors to stop the frequent change of textbooks, which he described as exploitative and financially draining for families. According to Ikegwuoha, the measure is part of a new state policy aimed at promoting stability and efficiency in…
The Federal Government has promised to reverse deductions from the Employees’ Compensation Scheme, managed by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), in an effort to ease tensions with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) following threats of a nationwide strike. Last week Thursday, Naija News reports that the NLC accused the government of diverting 40 per cent of NSITF contributions to the treasury. The union described the move as an attack on workers’ welfare and demanded an immediate refund, as well as the reconstitution of the National Pension Commission board. It warned that failure to meet these demands could trigger…
A young woman, Comfort Emmanson, has narrated her ordeal with an Ibom Air flight attendant, alleging she was physically assaulted and humiliated during a recent trip. In a post on her Instagram handle, @soft_commy, Emmanson alleged that a flight hostess, identified as Julian Edwards, pulled off her frontal wig, cut off her gold jewelry, and damaged her mobile phones. She explained that the confrontation started after she struggled to switch off her phone during pre-flight checks and worsened when they landed in Lagos. According to Emmanson, the flight attendant insulted her repeatedly, even calling her a prostitute. She further alleged…
The member representing Aba North/Aba South Federal constituency in the National Assembly, Alex Ikwechegh, has stated that he would not be intimidated by a group threatening to recall him for endorsing the re-election of Governor Alex Otti. Naija News reports that a group, Aba Ngwa Indigenous Movement, had threatened to trigger a recall process against Ikwechegh unless he urgently convenes a town hall meeting to explain his participation in the Old Bende People’s endorsement of Otti. The group, whose position was made known by Rowland Ajuzieogu, Adimchinobi Nwaigwe, and Jamike Ikonne, among others, cried out that the Rep member’s position…
Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has berated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for failing to call political parties to order despite their flouting of campaign rules. He said the law provides that no political party can start any kind of electoral campaign until 150 days before the election, be it by, off-cycle, or general elections, but he lamented that INEC had ignored this provision while the All Progressives Congress (APC) continually flouted it with impunity. He shared his reservations during an appearance on Arise TV PrimeTime programme. Adebayo said, “There’s nowhere you go,…
